Liverpool get fitness boosts as Alisson, Gomez and Endo return before Crystal Palace
Hugo Ekitike undergoes surgery on a ruptured right Achilles sustained vs PSG. Operated in London, recovery estimated at 8-10 months, targeting a 2026-27 second-half return.
With Alisson and Mamardashvili out, Freddie Woodman set to start vs Crystal Palace. Key absentees include Conor Bradley, Endo, Gomez and Ekitike. Predicted 4-2-3-1.
Liverpool explore a £30m move for a Spurs player likened to Balotelli amid wider summer exits. Details scant, but search continues as Salah’s departure looms.
Alisson, Joe Gomez and Wataru Endo return to training before Crystal Palace. Gomez could face the Eagles, Alisson eyed for Man United. Reds push for top three after Van Dijk’s late 2-1 derby win.
Opinion argues Yankuba Minteh should remain at Brighton despite Liverpool links to replace Mohamed Salah, citing limited goals and the benefit of another season’s development under regular minutes.
Liverpool’s January move for Denzel Dumfries collapsed, with his father-agent unhappy. Inter could sell for around €20m, and intermediaries like Jorge Mendes are pushing a Premier League switch.
Report claims Chelsea want a ‘wildcard’ coach to replace Rosenior, but he prefers Liverpool. Managerial interest centres on a potential Anfield opportunity.
Juventus consider a player-plus-cash bid for Alisson, potentially offering Michele Di Gregorio. Deal depends on fee and Alisson accepting lower wages, with Liverpool planning post-Alisson options.
Oliver Glasner says Adam Wharton is fit for Anfield and Palace have no new injuries. He expects to adjust for Liverpool’s attack, stressing defensive consistency and a style built to play to win.
Liverpool hold talks over a £50m attacking prospect touted as a new Rio Ngumoha as FSG back Slot and plan multiple forward additions.
Fans hail the late 2-1 derby win over Everton but note a poor season and a difficult record against Crystal Palace ahead of Anfield’s clash.
Charlton consider a permanent move for Liverpool loanee Luke Chambers. With his deal up in 2026, fans see him as affordable depth at left wing-back rather than first choice.
No full text provided. Title indicates Alan Shearer’s verdict on Alexander Isak to Liverpool and a prediction on Arne Slot’s job.
Curtis Jones, short of Premier League starts under Arne Slot and entering his final contract year in 2026, is linked with Aston Villa, Inter Milan, Tottenham and Newcastle as Liverpool weigh a sale.
Liverpool meet agents of RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande, seen as a Salah successor. PSG also in talks. Leipzig want around €100m and prefer to keep him unless an ‘exorbitant’ offer arrives.
Opinion piece urges Liverpool to move for Micky van de Ven if Spurs are relegated. Praised for pace and left-footed profile, but doubts raised over decision-making. Fee could drop from £100m.
Liverpool offer Harvey Elliott to five Premier League clubs, with Leeds among them. Villa loan has not worked, and a summer exit is expected while Slot remains in charge.
Liverpool and Aston Villa eye Sunderland’s Enzo Le Fee. The 26-year-old attacking midfielder is valued at £35m after impressing post-promotion. Reds seek fresh midfield options.
Analysis revisits Roy Keane’s ‘bad champions’ jibe, arguing Liverpool’s title defence is disappointing but not the worst compared with other holders.
Christian Benteke reflects on leaving Liverpool in 2016, saying he did not want to be a ‘loser’ under Klopp. He joined Crystal Palace for £27m and scored twice against Liverpool soon after.
